Kiwa Pools

10/06/2026

🎉 Three years of The Sauna Project Tairāwhiti , and we are so proud to be part of their journey.

To celebrate, Simon and the team are offering 15% off sauna bookings for the next two weeks.

Use code 3YEARS at checkout. Valid at all their locations, including Kiwa Pools sessions! Offer ends Sunday 21 June.

Head to their post for full details and booking links.
Note: discount does not apply to concession holder purchases.

https://www.thesaunaproject.co.nz/tairawhiti

Can you believe it!? It’s been three years since we first started running sauna sessions at the beach. Sometimes it felt like I (Simon) was a little crazy. Driving a 2 tonne trailer in the rain not sure if I would ever find a park…

And now seeing the community come together and providing a safe space for people to warm and connect has been truely life changing!

To celebrate our 3 year anniversary running the sauna we would love to give 15% off your sauna bookings for the next two weeks. (ending Sunday 21st evening). Just type code “3YEARS” at the checkout to get a discount on all sauna times & locations.

*Please note this discount does not apply for concession holder purchases*

Photo by from the good ol days ❤️‍🔥

07/06/2026

Aqua Fitness Class Cancellation – Tuesday 9th (9am)

Unfortunately, due to staff availability, we’ve had to cancel our Aqua Fitness class scheduled for 9am on Tuesday the 9th.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We’d love to see you at our evening class or on Wednesday instead.

Thank you,

The Kiwa Pools Team

31/05/2026

🎉 KING’S BIRTHDAY AT KIWA POOLS 🎉

Just a quick reminder that Aqua Fitness at 9am is ON today 💪

💦 From 11am – 3pm, we’ll have the large inflatable in the pool!
👉 Located in the 2m deep pool
👉 Suitable for ages 5+
👉 Swimmers must be confident/strong in the water
🔥 Special Offer:

Our 2-month membership deal for June & July is now available—perfect to stay active over winter!

👀 Keep an eye out for:

The Sauna Project onsite

Our Swim the Distance Challenge coming this August & September

Enjoy your King’s Birthday holiday—and remember:

💙 Please be kind

29/05/2026

Congratulations to Cass Ratapu and Cheyenne Babbington-ngerengere - you are our Sauna Project X Kiwa Pools double pass winners!
Please check you DMs to suss your session!

We loved seeing so many of you tag your people.
You can book your session with them at thesaunaproject.co.nz/tairawhiti or drop into Kiwa Pools, Thursday to Saturday from 1pm.

The Sauna Project is at Kiwa Pools until 27 June.

22/05/2026

✨ UPDATE: GIVEAWAY CLOSED ✨
Stay tuned - winners annoucement on the way....

In the meantime, you can book a session via the link below!
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Where the waters gather, we gather. And this winter, we’re creating space to rest, reset and relax together at Kiwa Pools.

As part of our winter wellness programme, we’re excited to welcome The Sauna Project Tairāwhiti to Kiwa Pools. From Thursday 28 May, you can book a wood-fired sauna session right here in town.

Many of you will know The Sauna Project from their regular spot at Tatapouri Beach. Here at Kiwa Pools, this offering will enhance your pool experience with sauna, inviting you to slow down, warm your body and support your wellbeing through the colder months.

This unique experience will run Thursday to Saturday from 1pm, for the next four weeks.

One-hour sessions are $26 per person
Paying pool users can choose a 20-minute ‘drop-in’ session for an additional $8.

Book at 👉🏼 thesaunaproject.co.nz/tairawhiti
or scan the QR code at the Kiwa Pools’ front desk or talk to Simon at the Sauna

To celebrate, we're giving away two sauna session passes!

To enter:
✅ Follow Kiwa Pools and The Sauna Project Tairāwhiti
✅ Like this post
✅ Tag someone in the comments below who you think deserves a sauna session at Kiwa Pools.

We’ll draw two winners on Thursday 28 MAY. Good luck!

Sessions are limited to a maximum of 8 people so book early to avoid disappointment

Photo: ellenmarytaylor.co.nz

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08/05/2026

🌊 Kiwa Pools Weekend Update - general information.
For term two and term three 2026

To help plan your lane swimming or aqua walking in our 50m pool.

Saturday
✅ 10:00am – 3:00pm
Large inflatable in the sports end of the 50m pool (for ages 5+)
Participants must be able to swim 25m.

Sunday
✅ 8:00am – 9:00am
Surf Lifesaving Clubs Training (Sports end - all lanes)
Recreational end open for general public
✅ 9:30am – 10:30am
Flippa Ball (Recreation end - all lanes)
Sports end open for general public
✅ 11:00am – 3:00pm
Little Inflatable 5yr-11yr olds (Recreation end of the 50m pool - all lanes)
sports end open for the general public
✅ approx. 3:30pm
Pool transformation: 25m ➝ 50m configuration
Pool open but bulkhead will be being moved

03/04/2026

⏰ Daylight Saving Reminder ⏰

The Kiwa Pools team would like to remind everyone that daylight saving ends this Sunday.

🕒 At 3.00am on Sunday 5 April, clocks go back one hour to 2.00am — hello extra sleep!

Please double‑check your alarms and device times so you arrive on time for swims, and bookings. We look forward to seeing you at the pools! 💦

— The Kiwa Pools Team

PS quick reminder - No Aqua Fitness today (Saturday)

31/03/2026

Looking for something to keep the sprogs occupied these school holidays? 🐣

Our Kids Holiday Programme runs Saturday 4 April through Friday 17 April, and there's something on every single day!

🟠 Kicking things off this Saturday with the Large Inflatable, running 10.30am to 1.30pm.

Perfect for tamariki with their orange band or above. If your little one is still working their way up, it's a great excuse to book a swim check before the holidays!

Check the full schedule and plan your visits across the two weeks. 👇

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